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Dilation of blood vessels, increase in fat synthesis, low blood sugar and inflammation of stomach are due to the consumption of

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  1. Tobacco

  2. Drug addiction

  3. Alcohol

  4. Tobacco and drug addiction

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Long-term alcohol abuse poses great dangers to an alcoholic's physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. In addition to serious ramifications for the user's career, family and friends, alcoholism can cause irreversible damage to critical organs and body systems such as dilation of blood vessels, an increase in fat synthesis, low blood sugar and inflammation of the stomach. So, the correct answer is option C.

Which one is not a symptom of opium addiction?

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  1. Slurred speech

  2. Slow respiration

  3. Dilation of pupil

  4. Drowsiness

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Opiates are derived from opium which is dried latex of unripen capsular fruits of Papaver somniferum (poppy plant). It has bitter taste and heavy smell. It is eaten and smoked. The effects of opiates are analgesic, narcotic and sedative. They slow down respiration, impair digestion, cause constriction of pupil of eye, cause nausea and vomiting, poor pronunciation of words (slurred speech) and drowsiness or feeling of sleep.
Hence, dilation of pupil is not a symptom of opium addiction.
So, the correct answer is 'Dilation of pupil'.

Charas of hasish is obtained from

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  1. Leaves of Cannabis

  2. Resinuous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis

  3. Dried leaves of female Cannabis

  4. Resinuous secretion from bark of male plants of Cannabis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Hashish is a hallucinogenic drug prepared from resin secreted from flowering tops of Cannabis sativa (hemp). The resin is dried and pressed to form small blocks which are then smoked. It is a powerful hallucinogen which can change mood, behaviour and thoughts. It cause hallucinations and make false imaginations. It produces a dream like state and can even cause loss of contact with external reality.
So, the correct answer is 'Resinous secretion of flowering tops of female Cannabis'.

Assertion: Charas is a psychoactive drug.

Reason: Charas contains THC of 25 to 60%.

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  1. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

  2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

  3. If assertion is true but reason is false.

  4. If the assertion and reason both are false.

  5. If assertion is false but reason is true.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Answer is option A
Charas contains cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in 25 to 60%. this allows Charas drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body. Psyhological effect include emotional and psychological issues like apathy, a lack of motivation, depression, etc

Enzyme present in limited quantity in Asians for metabolism of alcohol is

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  1. Alcohol dehydrogenase

  2. Succinate thiokinase

  3. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase is the enzyme which converts acetaldehyde into acetate. Acetaldehyde is produced from the metabolism of alcohol by the enzyme alcoholic dehydrogenase. Acetaldehyde is toxic and its accumulation can cause hangover so it needs to be metabolized. It is converted into acetate by aldehyde dehydrogenase. Acetate is then converted into carbon dioxide and water. About 50% people of northeast Asia have a dominant mutation in the gene encoding for enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase resulteing in decreased activity of this enzyme. So, Asians have this enzyme in limited quantity.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase'.

In alcoholics, liver cells come to accumulate fat. Fat formation is stimulated by

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  1. Alcohol

  2. Acetaldehyde

  3. Thiamine deciciency

  4. Folic acid deficiency

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde by alcoholic dehydrogenase. Consumption of too much alcohol affects liver and also cause hangover in which unpleasant physical and mental effects are seen due to accumulation of acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde can lead to fatty liver syndrome because it stimulates the deposition of collagen in liver. This is called alcohol induced fibrosis. The cells of liver are replaced by fibrous tissue due to which liver hardens and dries up. This ultimately leads to liver failure.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetaldehyde'.

Hangover is

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  1. Increased desire to take alcohol

  2. Feeling of giddiness and nausea in the morning after having taken alcohol

  3. Development of gastritis and peptic ulcers due to alcohol addiction

  4. Feeling of flushing after taking alcohol

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Hangover is the experience of many unpleasant effects in body (which may be physiological or psychological) after consuming alcohol and occurs due to accumulation of acetaldehyde in the body. Acetaldehyde is formed from alcohol by the action of enzyme alcoholic dehydrogenase (ADH). It causes dizziness, dry mouth, headache weakness, mood changes etc. Other symptoms include anxiety, depression, nausea, vomiting, decreased sleep and sweating. These symptoms even last till morning when person wake up from the dizziness of alcohol consumed at night.
So, the correct answer is 'Feeling of giddiness and nausea in the morning after having taken alcohol'.

Use of Cannabis products results in

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  1. Alteration in perception, thoughts and feelings

  2. Depressed brain activity and feeling of calmness

  3. Suppressed brain function and relief in pain

  4. Stimulation of nervous system, increased alertness and activity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Many hallucinogenic products are obtained from Cannabis plant such as Bhang, Ganja, Charas and Marijuana. These are obtained from different parts of Cannabis plant. For example, bhang is obtained from fresh and dried leaves and flowering shoots of both male and female plants. Hallucinogenic drugs are also called psychedelic drugs. They change thoughts, mood, behaviour and perceptions. 
So, the correct answer is 'Alteration in perception, thoughts and feelings'.

In alcoholics, urine is

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  1. Hyperosmotic

  2. Isoosmotic

  3. Hypoosmotic

  4. Alkaline

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In alcoholic persons, ADH (antidiuretic hormone) levels are decreased. ADH is secreted from posterior lobe of pituitary. It stimulates water reabsorption from kidneys and this results in decreased rate of urine production. Decreased secretion of ADH due to alcohol causes dehydration in body. The urine produced in body due to dehydration is hyperosmotic as its osmolarity is high due to deficiency of water.
So, the correct answer is 'Hyperosmotic'.

Hashish and Ganja are obtained from

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  1. Erythroxylon

  2. Nicotiana

  3. Papaver

  4. Cannabis

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Hashish and Ganja are hallucinogens obtained from Cannabis sativa (Hemp plant). Hashish is obtained from resin (the secreted gum) of Cannabis which is dried and pressed to convert it into a smokable form. Ganja is obtained from unfertilised female inflorescence. Hallucinogens are also known as psychedelic drugs. They change mood, behaviour and thoughts. They cause hallucinations and produce false imaginations.
So, the correct answer is 'Cannabis'.